Check out the Enterprise Architecture Articles that our EA Principals team has written to provide guidance, advice and insights on the Enterprise Architecture industry.
Introduction As enterprises accelerate toward intelligent automation, AI governance, and values-driven innovation, the role of architects is undergoing a profound metamorphosis. No longer tasked solely with aligning IT to business, architects must now help align technology to truth, processes to purpose, and systems to shared ethical intent. Enter PhilOps™ — Philosophical Operations: a groundbreaking paradigm […]Read More
Introduction As enterprises undergo digital transformation at increasing speeds, Enterprise Architecture (EA) practices must evolve beyond structural rigor to embrace semantic depth, ethical alignment, and role-based maturity. By integrating the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM) with SFIA (Skills Framework for the Information Age) and the emergent PhilOps paradigm (Philosophical Operations), a more reflexive, value-centered architecture […]Read More
Introduction Enterprise architects guide transformational change. Here is some guidance for software developers, analysts, solutions architects, IT managers, and others who are interested in becoming enterprise architects. It also applies to enterprise architects who wish to master their roles or become chief enterprise architects. Learn and Apply the Canon The international standard “ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010:2022 Software, […]Read More
This article integrates Karthik Ramma’s framework, The Age of Outrage, on the current context of turbulence into enterprise architecture, particularly through TOGAF’s Business-Transformation Readiness technique, which helps organizations understand and manage the risks associated with societal and organizational pressures in the modern age of outrage. This overview provides a foundation for understanding how outrage is […]Read More
The Frustrating Trend: The Case of the Disappearing EA Opportunity Over the past three years, EA Principals has seen a recurring and frustrating pattern: large organizations reach out, clearly recognizing the need for Enterprise Architecture (EA) support. We respond with dedication-clarifying requirements, drafting Statements of Work, and investing significant effort to help these firms envision […]Read More
One of the key challenges in the actual implementation of EA is the multiplicity of methods used in the Enterprise. After all, enterprises rarely rely on a single methodology for transformation efforts, architecture development, or IT service management. TOGAF alludes to this in laying out how to establish an EA practice, but it doesn’t provide […]Read More
Introduction To effectively drive EA modernization across multiple industries, service companies must first mature their own EA practices. This internal transformation creates a cascading effect, enabling the service provider to lead by example and deliver more impactful solutions to their clients. Here’s how a services company can mature its own EA practice to provide performance […]Read More
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations must continuously align their strategies, capabilities, and resources to achieve sustainable success. By applying TOGAF and Business Architecture principles, enterprises across diverse verticals—from government and healthcare to technology and professional services—can ensure that their value streams are supported by consistent, coherent structures. This article explores several organizational groups, […]Read More
Introduction My Google One subscription includes Deep Research, which, according to its provider, … uses AI to conduct research for you, providing a comprehensive report with key findings. Enterprise and solutions architects must often research unfamiliar topics quickly. Therefore, in order to gauge its value for architects, I asked Google Deep Research to synthesize and […]Read More